Photos: Sundial Bridge a work of art

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Sundial Bridge full on

A masterpiece by architect Santiago Calatrava, the Sundial Bridge in Redding, Calif., spans the Sacramento River.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Sundial Bridge

Redding may seem like an unusual place for a world-famous architect to come for a project, but the Sundial Bridge in north-central California is worth a visit.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Under Sundial

It is possible to walk underneath both ends of the pedestrian bridge.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Time marker

The Sundial Bridge is a functional sundial.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Tower from the side

The tower of Sundial Bridge as seen from the side.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Looking up at the tower

Looking straight up into the hollow tower of the bridge.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Up into the tower

A view from the base of the tower of Sundial Bridge.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Opening of bridge 1

An aerial view of the Sundial Bridge on the day of its grand opening, July 4, 2004.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Opening of bridge 2

The Sundial Bridge links the north and south campuses of Turtle Bay Exploration Park and serves as a new downtown entrance for Redding's extensive Sacramento River Trail system.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
At night

Santiago Calatrava's Sundial Bridge in Redding, Calif., seen at night on July 23, 2005.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
Eerie glow

As seen at night in Redding, Calif. on July 23, 2005, the illumination of the Sundial Bridge gives it an eerie glow that is reflected on the surface of the Sacramento River.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 15:57 GMT (08:57 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler